The Circular Ruins : Invisible CitiesA lush and addictive collection of ambient journeys and landscapes inspired by the incomparable novel Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. These works exhibit the rich organic complexity, occasional curious rhythms, and deft developments we have come to expect from The Circular Ruins. This is music for sonic immersion ... and for the imagination.

Composed and performed by Anthony Paul Kerby (Canada) using a variety of synthesisers and effects, with occasional field recordings. Piano on What's Left Behind by Angela Weiser.

Thanks again, Forrest. I don't know the Sonic Seasonings release but went off to her excellent site and heard some samples ... I think I hear what you mean. An interesting album. And an interesting site. People might enjoy taking a look around. Lots of photos and info.

I'm impressed by the samples, especially the first track, to add this to my Circular Ruins collection. We Carry Them With Us When We Leave isalmost not-quite ambient with a gentle melody. I can't wait to hear the fulltrack.

This recently invisible fan has been out of the loop this year dealing with familymatters. Browsing through the Hypnos news yesterday and "lush" kept popping out. Is it the latest buzzword or fashion in ambient circles (not necessarily ruined)?